Trustee vacancy – Foxton Inclined Plane Trust

For over 30 years the Trust through the Foxton Canal Museum has brought the remarkable history of the Foxton Locks site to life. An idyllic location which was at the heart of joining Leicestershire with the rest of the country during the Industrial revolution

The Foxton Canal Museum is located at the Foxton Locks site, through which Leicestershire was first connected to London by water in the 19th century (first by Locks and then by the extraordinary Boat lift).

We want to encourage everyone to connect with both the history and the idyllic environment, ultimately becoming the focal point for;

• Learning & education
• Social History – Bring to life the past, present and possible future of the Lift, locks & lives of people associated with the local area
• STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics)
• Ecology & Environmental Sustainability
• Local History – Landscape, buildings, art, waterways, past events

With recent events and the current financial climate the need to raise funds to make our aims possible is vital. As an independent museum (without external funding) this is our highest priority.

Fundraising Trustee

As our Fundraising Trustee you will be able to make a significant and direct contribution to income generation for our charity.

The purpose of the Fundraising Trustee is to support the Museum to raise both immediate funds and regular sustainable funding to enable us achieve our aims for the future.

What will the role involve?

• Identify and create new income streams to raise funds to enable us fulfil our plans
• Recruit and oversee fundraising volunteers and activities;
• Provide support in designing marketing and fundraising materials;
• Trustees are also involved in supporting the museum and its staff and volunteers.

This is a “hands on” role.

Number of meetings per annum/time commitment:

Monthly Trustee meetings

Initial time commitment – average 2 days per month

Daytime or evening meetings:

Evening (museum or zoom)

How to apply: 

Closing date for applications: 30 April 2023

Contact details or web link for applicants to find out more: [email protected]

Organisation website: www.foxtoncanalmuseum.org